Discover one of Ethiopia's most famous attractions and some of the most amazing monuments in the world with this three-day tour of the Lalibela Rock Churches.
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.
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You can book up to 3 days in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.
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Discover one of Ethiopia's most famous attractions and some of the most amazing monuments in the world with this three-day tour of the Lalibela Rock Churches.
On the first day, we'll pick you up from Lalibela Airport and take you to your hotel in Lalibela. After dropping off your luggage, we'll start discovering the area's famous UNESCO-protected rock-hewn churches - a must-see in Ethiopia!
First of all, we'll visit Bet Medhane Alem, an enormous underground church carved out out of a monolith and set in a 12-metre deep moat. As we admire its impressive architecture, we'll learn about the history of these 11 Ethiopian Orthodox churches, carved out of the rock during the Zagwe Dynasty, between the 11th and 13th centuries.
Connected by a tunnel is the Church of Biete Maryam. Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, this rock-hewn church stands out for the striking frescoes decorating its walls and ceilings. We'll continue to discover the churches of Lalibela admiring Bet Golgotha and Bet Danaghel. You'll be left speechless by these incredible structures!
Finally, we'll return to the hotel in Lalibela.
Early in the morning, we'll visit another of Lalibela's famous churches to attend one of the religious ceremonies that have taken place here for some 900 years!
We'll then renew our energy with a hearty breakfast at the hotel, before heading to Bet Yemrehanna Kristo, an important pilgrimage centre in Ethiopia. We'll enter the large cavern in which this church is built, where we'll see that, unlike the others, it's not actually carved out of the rock.
After taking a break for lunch, we'll continue to discover Lalibela. We'll visit Bet Gabriel-Rufael, a temple built in a 10-metre deep moat; Bet Abba Libanos, one of the most unique of the churches, as its roof and floor remain attached to the rock from which it was carved; and Biete Amanuel. Did you know that this church is believed to have been the private chapel of the Ethiopian royal family?
We'll end the day by returning to the hotel in Lalibela.
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll have the rest of the day at leisure. At the agreed time, we'll take you to the airport, where we'll say goodbye after three unforgettable days exploring the rock churches of Lalibela!
This tour includes 2 nights' bed and breakfast accommodation at the Harbe Hotel in Lalibela (3 stars) or similar.
You can book up to 3 days in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.
If you have other questions, contact us
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